Rad Dixon sings Sweet Caroline

Launched in 1969, Candy Caroline by Neil Diamond is the traditional feel-good music. It not too long ago received a reggae makeover by Rad Dixon, whose model is produced by Tasjay Productions.

The artiste instructed the Jamaica Observer that James Smith, head of that firm, steered he cowl the music which is an anthem at sporting occasions in the USA. He agreed to do it as Candy Caroline’s message displays his outlook on life.

“It’s a music that brings individuals collectively. It’s received that vibe that makes you wish to sing alongside and really feel good. In these instances, we’d like extra unity, extra love, and extra positivity. So, turning it right into a reggae tune felt pure,” he stated.

Candy Caroline is predicted to be a part of Humility, Rad Dixon’s second album, which is tentatively scheduled for launch by April. His first album, Exhausting Occasions, was launched two years in the past by Tasjay Productions.

The artiste hails from Manchester. Within the early Nineties he was impressed to get into music severely by the roots-reggae revival which was led by Garnet Silk and Tony Insurgent, who’re additionally from that parish.

He has been recording for over 20 years, with most of his songs executed for Smith, one other Manchester native. They consider Candy Caroline is the right segue to Humility.

“The title Humility is near my coronary heart. It displays the journey I’ve been on and the person I attempt to be day by day,” stated Rad Dixon.

— Howard Campbell